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SITA readies GovTech 2025

The State IT Agency’s flagship public sector ICT event is set to return this September, after a strategic pause in 2024.

Re-imagining public payment systems: How DLTC is leading a revenue reinvention

Intellergy partnered with key DLTC sites to introduce a fit-for-purpose, public sector-ready solution that transforms how payments are managed, monitored and reported.

New execs join signal distributor Sentech

The state-owned signal distributor makes leadership appointments as part of its ongoing organisational transformation.

CSIR Career Day to ignite interest in STEMI among young learners

The annual event aims to empower and expose learners to science, technology, engineering, mathematics and innovation.

Brazil’s Grandoreiro trojan targets SA taxpayers

The banking trojan tricks South African taxpayers with convincing SARS-themed phishing e-mails as filing season reaches its peak.

Microsoft SA, YES to equip 300 000 youth with AI skills

In this week's tech news roundup, Microsoft, this week hosted its AI, A New Era event in Johannesburg. At the event, Microsoft South Africa and Youth Employment Service signed a new partnership agreement that seeks to provide artificial intelligence skills to 300 000 South African youth. Stay informed and engaged with our comprehensive coverage of these stories and more on our website, www.itweb.co.za and social media platforms. Discover the latest advancements shaping the future of technology by ITWeb. #newsvideo #microsoft #evehicle https://www.itweb.co.za/content/o1Jr5MxPQgyMKdWL https://www.itweb.co.za/content/raYAyMorZx37J38N https://www.itweb.co.za/content/Olx4zMkaQEBv56km https://www.itweb.co.za/content/kLgB17ezgXXM59N4 https://www.itweb.co.za/content/mQwkoM6YENn73r9A

National Tender Bulletin

Top ICT tenders: ICASA to streamline spectrum management

The Independent Communications Authority of SA calls for information on the implementation of an automated spectrum management system.

University of Johannesburg

SA’s sci-tech, innovation excellence shines at NSTF-South32 Awards

The annual NSTF-South32 Awards recognised the best of SA's science, engineering and technology innovators.

Nkhensani Nkhwashu

Taiwan chip row threatens SA robotics, AI development

A diplomatic dispute with Taiwan threatens South Africa’s access to crucial semiconductors, putting robotics, AI and emerging tech development at significant risk.

PPPs to fast-track digital transformation

Hosted in partnership with ITWeb Brainstorm and BCX, a Public Sector in ICT Forum event took place at Protea Fire & Ice in Menlyn on 17 August. Attendees could benchmark with industry leaders who have entered successful PPPs and engage in meaningful conversation to foster change in the digital journey of both the public and private sector. #ppp #digitaltransformation #bcx

National Science Week

Nzimande urges high-quality maths, science education

Science, technology and innovation minister Blade Nzimande proposes interventions to enhance access to the ICT gateway subjects.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba

PRASA data breach results in defamation lawsuit

The High Court dismisses PRASA’s attempt to block a defamation lawsuit brought against it by one of its former senior employees.

OR Tambo International Airport

System failure disrupts flights at OR Tambo airport

ATNS has reported a critical air traffic control systems failure which is impacting flight management operations at OR Tambo International Airport.

Communications Risk Information Centre

SA’s risk profile rises amid leadership, governance failures

With only telecommunications still functional, improving the energy, logistics and water industries remains paramount to building a capable state, warns a new report.

Simnikiwe Mzekandaba